"It involves noticing more and perceiving differently-such as sensing emotional shifts in a room, detecting patterns, or feeling environmental changes before others do. For many with AuDHD, this heightened sensitivity can be a double-edged sword. It fosters empathy and insight but can also lead to sensory overload, emotional overload, or social fatigue (Antshel & Russo, 2019). However, when this sensitivity is recognised as a strength, it becomes easier for others to respond with understanding rather than correction."
"Attuned individuals often pick up on emotional undercurrents before words are spoken. While they may not always interpret these cues accurately, they notice shifts others overlook-such as changes in tone, micro-expressions, and slight hesitations. In relationships, this heightened awareness can translate into deep empathy and increased sensitivity to others' needs. It can also lead to emotional overload when boundaries are unclear or when"
Attuned in AuDHD denotes heightened awareness and sensitivity to internal states, others’ emotions, patterns, and environmental shifts. This heightened perception enables early detection of emotional undercurrents, nuanced empathy, and deeper relational responsiveness. Sensory and emotional sensitivities can produce overload, social fatigue, or misinterpretation when boundaries or supports are lacking. Recognising attunement as a strength enables supportive responses rather than corrective ones and helps harness insight, pattern detection, and compassionate care. Attunement overlaps with other strengths including unity, dynamism, heartfelt connection, and drive, forming interconnected ways that neurodivergent difference can yield depth, skill, and relational value.
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